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Nara

Mt. Fuji

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Tokyo

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11Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Izu, Kamakura, Yokohama, Tokyo

Tour Highlights

Pray for your fortunes at the World Heritage listed Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Feed the gentle Sika deer at Nara Park

Race to Mount Fuji on a high speed Shinkansen bullet train

Drink from clear springs at the foothills of Mount Fuji

Loosen your muscles & overnight at a traditional hot spring hotel

Explore the bustling capital Tokyo, boisterous nightlife & herty street foo

Visit several Hanami Spots (The best spots to veiew Sakura) with full of di�erent Sakura species

Day 1 Australia Osaka Taka an international �ight from Australia to Osaka.

Day 2 Osaka Arrive in Osaka. Your friendly tour guide will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to the airport hotel.

Day 3 Osaka (B) Today, visit one of Osaka's most famous landmarks, Osaka Castle; which played a major role in the uni�cation of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period, before being dropped o� at Dōtonbori a street known to exemplify Osaka’s vibrant nightlife.

Day 4 Osaka Nara Kyoto (B, L, D) This morning, travel to Nara and visit Todaiji Temple, one of Japan's most famous temples, with its Great Buddha Hall housing the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. Wander through Nara Park, where over 1,200 wild sika deer roam free before heading onwards to Kyoto, one of the country's oldest cities. In the afternoon, visit Nishijin Textile Centre and enjoy a traditional kimono show, before capping o� your day at the UNESCO World Heritage Kiyomizu-dera Temple and drink to your fortune from the streams of the Otowa Waterfall.

Nexus Holidays have worked together with the Japan Tourism Board to provide travellers an immersive experience in Japanese culture and lifestyle to go with the sights on your unforgettable trip to Japan.

We would love for our customers to experience Japanese culture & history. We will spend few nights of the tour in a traditional Japanese hotel sleeping on rice straw mattresses called "Tatami Mats". You will also visit restaurants on this tour where it is customary to remove shoes and be seated at low tables called "Kotatsu". All part of the Japanese experience!

2016 GuaranteedDepartures

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SingleSupplement

$800$7,099

$3,799per person twin-share

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Package Inclusions: International flights with China Southern

Airlines departing Sydney or Melbourne Taxes and fuel surcharge Transfers 8 nights 4 star hotel accommodation All meals as indicated Coach Transportation English speaking tour guide(s) service

Package Exclusions:

Tipping & Gratuities Bullet Train from Kyoto to

Mount Fuji

Interstate Surcharge: Departing Brisbane/Adelaide $300, Perth $600Cathay Paci�c Upgrade Surcharge: From $500 (Tip: upgrade to avoid paying the interstate surcharge & stay behind surcharge)Stay Behind Surcharge: From $300 (subject to availability and applicable fare di�erence)Post/Pre Tour Accommodation: From $250/room/night (twin-share)Note: Triple-share is not available for this tourTours are subject to availability and payment deadlines. Please check with your travel consultant for more details.

27 Mar01 Apr03 Apr

07 Apr10 Apr

The best season of the year for viewing the vibrant crimson maple leaves in Japan. You can feel the fragile beauty of the changing seasons from observing nature. The �ery red is a truly spectacle.

From the end of March through April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, people gather in parks in a Japanese tradition known as “Hanami”.

Osaka Castle Nara Park Nexus Holidays Sydney

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Day 5 Kyoto Mount Fuji (B, L, D) This morning, visit Nijo Castle, the Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa Shogunate and Kinkakuji: Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple and World Heritage site with two �oors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold and detailed architecture incorporating three distinct styles of Shinden, Samurai and Zen. Also visit Togetsu Bridge, the landmark of Western Kyoto’s Arashiyama District for over four hundred years, before travelling onwards to Mount Fuji by bullet train (Max. speed 320km/h).

Day 6 Mount Fuji Hakone Izu (B, L, D) Today, visit Oshino Hakkai. Known as the Springs of Mount Fuji, the eight ponds are fed by melting snow �ltering down from the slopes of nearby Mount Fuji, through porous layers of lava, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals. Later, visit Gotemba Peace Park to capture a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji, before taking a cruise on Lake Ashi, and savour the numerous delights of nature. Visit Owakudani Valley, an active volcanic zone with hot springs and hot spring rivers. Also visit Hakone Shrine. Standing at the foot of Mount Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi, the shrine buildings are hidden in dense forest, its location given away only by the temple’s huge torii gates.

Day 7 Izu Kamakura Yokohama Tokyo (B, L, D) Travel to Kamakura and visit Daibutsu, the Great Buddha which is the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple. Before back to Tokyo, in the afternoon to visit Yokohama China Town, the largest Chinatown in Asia.

Day 8 Tokyo (B) Spend today free at your own leisure. You may explore some of the Hanami Spots by yourself. If you would like to see modern Tokyo and Sakura, you can head to Yae-Shu Sakura St. If you want to spend whole day with Sakura, you can visit Ueno Park that is one of the biggest and the most popular Hanami spots by train. Otherwise, you may spend a day in Tokyo Disney Land or Tokyo Disney Sea ($100).

Day 9 Tokyo (B, L, D) Visit Meiji Shrine in the morning, dedicated to the dei�ed spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Later, stroll through the Asakusa Kannon Temple, one of Tokyo's most colourful and popular temples and browse for souvenirs at Nakamise Shopping Street. Relax on a Sumida River Cruise before arriving at Hama-Rikyu, a beautiful landscape garden in central Tokyo. Your last stop today is Tokyo Tower, before heading to Narita Airport hotel for a good night’s sleep. (Upgrade to CBD hotel $150/room/night, hotel airport transfer is not included)

Day 10 Tokyo Australia (B) Spend the morning at your own leisure before transferring to the airport for your �ight back to Australia.

Day 11 Australia Arrive home this morning.

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Nexus Holidays reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as it sees �t to ensure the smooth running of the tour and to substitute hotels of a similar standard if the hotels listed in our brochure are not available. Passengers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary unless otherwise stated such as “free at leisure”.

Hotel Accommodation All hotels based on local hotel ratings

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Australian passport holders Visa Exempt for a stay of up to 90 daysThe traveller must: Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pagesHold proof of onward/return �ightsHold all documents required for the next destinationHold documents showing proof of purpose of trip

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Optional Pre/Post Tour Extensions

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$1,499

$999

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Nishijin Textile Centre

Lake Ashi Cruise Nakamise Shopping Street

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Pre-tour Extension Package

Tour Highlights

Stroll through the Changdeokgung Palace grounds

Gaze into North Korean territory at the Demilitarized zone (DMZ)

Immerse yourself in the bustling crowds of Myeongdong

Explore the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom, Gyeongju

Experience the serenity of Seokguram Grotto

2016 Guaranteed Departures

PackagePrice

SingleSupplement

$550$2,499

$1,499per person twin-share

Package Inclusions: International �ights from Seoul to Osaka Taxes and fuel surcharge Transfers 6 nights hotel accommodation Daily meals as indicated (B, L, D) Coach transportation Site entry fees English speaking tour guide(s) service

Package Exclusions: Tipping & Gratuities:

total $70 (pre-paid) Travel insurance

(strongly recommended) Personal expenses

*Peak Season Surcharge: Mar, Apr, Aug, Sep & Oct $200Pre-tour accommodation: From $200/room/night (twin-share)

Tours are subject to availability and payment deadlines. Please check with your travel consultant for more details.

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17 Oct*07 Nov

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Immerse yourself on an incredible journey covering two fascinating countries, Japan and South Korea. Discover South Korea’s capital city, Seoul. Seoul is Korea’s �nancial, political, commercial and cultural centre with over 600 years of history. Travellers can explore the many archaeological sites and temples before enjoying the beautiful natural landscapes this country has to o�er.

Day 1 Australia SeoulTake an overnight �ight to Seoul.

Day 2 SeoulYou will be warmly greeted by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel.

Day 3 Seoul Mt. Seorak (B, L, D)Designated a UNESCO Biosphere Preservation District in 1982 due to the many rare species found in the national park, Mt Seoraksan National Park is Korea’s most famous national park. This morning, tour Shinheungsa Temple and take the cable car to Gwonkeumseong Fortress to experience the beautiful natural landscapes on o�er. Continue to Sokcho �shing village this afternoon.

Day 4 Mt. Seorak Andong Gyeongju (B, L)Visit the traditional village of Andong, with its well preserved traditional houses and unique mask dancing performance. Later, travel to Gatbawi Shrine.

Day 5 Gyeongju (B, L)Today, explore the many archaeological sites and temples, royal tombs and monuments of Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Shilla Kingdom. Visit Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Bulguksa Temple, and Seokguram Grotto Temple.

Day 6 Gyeongju Seoul (B, L)This morning, heading to Changdeokgung Palace, one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the Kings of the Jeoson Dynasty and Insadong, a street full of traditional Korean antiques and tea houses. Continue to Cheonggyecheon Stream and admire its unique beauty, before visiting Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main commercial districts. Then visit a Korean Ginseng Centre to learn about Ginseng, which has existed for thousands of years to improve people’s overall health. Later, experience the city’s best night view at Namsan tower.

Day 7 Seoul (B, L, D)Visit North Korea’s 3rd In�ltration Tunnel, located within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) a 44 km drive northwest of Seoul. An entire infantry division can move through the tunnel in an hour. View North Korean territory including the Propaganda Village, People’s School and Gaeseong City, the old capital city of the Goryeo Kingdom from the Dora Observation Platform. Also visit Freedom Park, dedicated to the 5 million people who left their families and homes in North Korea. North Hall contains displays of North Korean lifestyle, and the Exhibition Hall houses old tanks and planes from the Korean War.

Day 8 Seoul Osaka (B)Take a direct �ight from Seoul to Osaka. Your friendly tour guide will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Nexus Holidays reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as it sees �t to ensure the smooth running of the tour and to substitute hotels of a similar standard if the hotels listed in our brochure are not available. Passengers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary unless otherwise stated such as “free at leisure”.

Mount Seoraksan National Park Bulguksa Temple

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Post-tour Extension Package

Day 10 Tokyo TaipeiTake a �ight from Tokyo to Taipei. Upon arrival, you will be warmly greeted at the airport by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel (standard check in time: 3pm). If your �ight arrives early and you would like to check in, we recommend 1 night pre-hotel accommodation so your room will be ready on arrival. Today is free at your leisure. Use this time to explore the vibrant city at your pace or alternatively, a half day tour or night tour can be arranged (at your own expense - from AUD$39, must book 30 days prior to departure).

Day 11 Taipei (B, D)Today’s highlight is a visit to the Presidential Building and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. Explore the National Palace Museum which has the world's largest Chinese art and painting collection, and then proceed to the traditional Martyrs' Shrine. Continue on to a traditional local Chinese Temple, and then on to a Taiwanese Handicraft Centre, where you can purchase Taiwanese souvenirs. This afternoon, visit Danshui - a laidback waterfront town on the northern part of Taipei city. One of the main settlements for the Spanish in the 1600s, and settled by the Japanese during World War II, this is a town �lled with history and unique 1900s architecture and infrastructure. Enjoy lunch today at Danshui Old Street, where you can feast on many famous Taiwanese snacks. In the evening, explore the bustling night life of Taipei. Have a traditional Taiwanese Local Dinner before visiting the oldest temple in Taiwan - Longshan Temple. Proceed to the most colourful night market in Taiwan - Huahsi Night Market and experience soaring heights at the world's second tallest building - Taipei 101 (at your own expense - from AUD$15).

Day 12 Taipei Nantou (B, L)This morning travel to Sun Moon Lake, located in the middle of Taiwan, and situated 762 meters above sea level in the lofty mountains of central Taiwan. Stop at the famous Wenwu Temple and Literature Warrior Temple - dedicated to Confucius, the Master of Pen and Kuan Ti, the Master of Sword. Continue on to the Holy Monk Shrine and Peacock Garden.

Day 13 Nantou Taichung Kaohsiung (B)Head to the pier this morning, gently cruise on a boat over Sun Moon Lake and see the sights (Xuanguang Temple, Lalu Island, The Lalu Hotel) as you relax on its tranquil waters. Disembark from the boat this afternoon and proceed to Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Monastery, the largest Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. Stroll around the monastery on a walking tour and learn more about Buddhism as you explore this sacred place. Taste a Buddhist vegetarian lunch (at your own expense), chat with some of the monks and discover the towering Buddha Statue in the Main Shrine. Later, travel by coach to Kaohsiung - the second largest city in the country and visit the Love River and a local Night Market.

Day 14 Kaohsiung Kenting Taitung (B, D)The highlight today is a visit to Kenting National Park, Taiwan’s �rst nationally recognised park and undoubtedly one of the most spectacular landscapes you will see. Be awestruck by the vastness of the natural reserve and stand on the most southern tip of the island at Maopitou. Don’t miss the Eluanbi Lighthouse, also known as ‘The Light of East Asia’ as its light intensi-ty is one of the most powerful along the Taiwan coast. This afternoon, head to Kenting Main Street, the heart of the area and bustling with locals, tourists, and vendors. Spend lunch time discovering the numerous stalls o�ering a range of local snacks and restaurants o�ering a variety of cuisines. Travel up the scenic Southern Link Highway to Taitung County. Relax overnight on Taiwan’s south east coast in a hot spring and spa hotel.

Day 15 Taitung Hualien (B, L, D)The highlight today is a visit to the East Coast National Scenic Area, known as Taiwan's Last Unspoiled Land, stretching 170 kilometers down the east coast of Taiwan. Weathering and erosion have produced a wide range of breathtaking landforms here which can only be experience �rst-hand. Stop at Siaoyeliou, Sansientai, Stone Steps, Caves of the Eight Immortals and take in the views. Proceed to Hualien this afternoon.

2016 GuaranteedDepartures

PackagePrice

SingleSupplement

$450$1,999$999

per person twin-share

Package Inclusions: International �ights with China Southern Airlines Taxes and fuel surcharge Transfers 7 nights 4-star hotel accommodation Daily meals as indicated (B, L, D) Coach transportation Site entry fees English speaking tour guide service

Package Exclusions: Travel insurance (strongly recommended) Personal expenses Tipping & Gratuities - total $80 (pre-paid)

*Peak Season Surcharge: Apr, May, Sep & Nov $200Post tour accommodation: From $150/room/night (twin-share)

Tours are subject to availability and payment deadlines. Please check with your travel consultant for more details.

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03 May*31 May*28 Jun09 Aug

23 Aug20 Sep*01 Nov*22 Nov LIMITED TIME ONLY

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Day 16 Hualien Taroko Taipei (B, L)Today’s highlight is a visit to Taroko National Park. Just 15km north of Hualien lies Taroko Gorge, Taiwan’s top tourist destination. The park covers over 120,000 hectares and rises from sea level in the east to over 3700m further west. The aquamarine Liwu River cuts through the centre, forging deep slitted valleys before joining the sea. Take in the majestic scenery of the Taroko Gorge, a place that has to be seen to be believed. Stop o� at the Eternal Spring Shrine, Swallow Grotto, The Tunnel of Nine Turns, Marble Bridge Tienshiang and the Marble Factory. Return to Taipei City. Make the most of your last night in Taiwan at your leisure.

Day 17 Taipei Australia (B)You will be transferred to the airport to board your homebound �ight.

Day 18 AustraliaArrive home this morning.

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Nexus Holidays reserves the right to adjust the itinerary as it sees �t to ensure the smooth running of the tour and to substitute hotels of a similar standard if the hotels listed in our brochure are not available. Passengers must remain with the tour group at all times and must not deviate from the set itinerary unless otherwise stated such as “free at leisure”.

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall East Coast National Scenic Area